I had 2 benelli lifts and the results are bad. I wanted a lift mainly as an areola reduction because I had huge puffy areolas before but now my areolas are misshapen, different sizes, different shapes, and badly scarred. I just want small, ROUND areolas. Is it possible to ever make them round again? I also don't like the feeling of the permanent suture under my skin and would prefer a vertical lift this time around but I'm afraid of my nipples ending up too high on my chest. What are my options?
Answer: Scarring Your scarring is predictable following a donut lift and you should not have a third donut lift. You are best to let the scars settle and soften and then consider a lift with a vertical scar or anchor shaped incision.
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Answer: Scarring Your scarring is predictable following a donut lift and you should not have a third donut lift. You are best to let the scars settle and soften and then consider a lift with a vertical scar or anchor shaped incision.
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February 18, 2017
Answer: You hold the keys to your answer Hello and thank you for your question. You are not alone as many people are left disappointed after a donut mastopexy. This is because this procedure is a good choice for a select group of patients. In general, if the only thing that needs to be done is to move the nipple-areola complex, then a donut lift is ok. However, if you have anything greater than 25% of the breast gland that also needs to be lifted and/or any shaping that needs to be done with the breast, then a vertical breast lift and sometimes a full anchor is needed. You already know what needs to be done and don't worry, a good surgeon will not allow your nipples to be placed too high as that is poor form. Please make sure to seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in aesthetic breast surgery. I hope this helps!Sincerely,Dr. Sean Kelishadi
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February 18, 2017
Answer: You hold the keys to your answer Hello and thank you for your question. You are not alone as many people are left disappointed after a donut mastopexy. This is because this procedure is a good choice for a select group of patients. In general, if the only thing that needs to be done is to move the nipple-areola complex, then a donut lift is ok. However, if you have anything greater than 25% of the breast gland that also needs to be lifted and/or any shaping that needs to be done with the breast, then a vertical breast lift and sometimes a full anchor is needed. You already know what needs to be done and don't worry, a good surgeon will not allow your nipples to be placed too high as that is poor form. Please make sure to seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in aesthetic breast surgery. I hope this helps!Sincerely,Dr. Sean Kelishadi
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